Very good question. I found that Richard Haight helps us with getting out of our own way. I don't agree with every thing in his book but as far as getting out of our head, yes . Besides that there was also something else, God loves us and Jesus is indeed the way, through love and understanding and the ability to accept this into our everyday lives.

The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

My take away after reading this book is that spiritual matters can be very influential if you don't know what you believe in. I found the element of contradiction present at every point during my reading of this novel.